10 Mar 2026

Potential fix for chemical pollution found in flax

From Morning Report, 8:38 am on 10 March 2026

"Forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and reduced fertility and are found in people and animals around the world. Now, University of Auckland research shows harakeke - or flax - fibres could remove these chemicals from water - offering a cheaper and more sustainable treatment option. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering - Lokesh Padhye spoke to Corin Dann.